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Comment on Smith versus Rodgers by Opposition Research: San Francisco 49ers (W11) | The Other 31

Opposition Research: San Francisco 49ers (W11) | The Other 31 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:46:00 +0000

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Comment on Tackle this……. by Mike from Michigan

Mike from Michigan — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:06:37 +0000

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Comment on Niners Management Team by hookedonniners

hookedonniners — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:28:28 +0000

Thanks for all the objective comments above. To Dave, what I meant about the Lombardi trophy being safe was a smart a……. referal to the Niners FA signings to date not being ones that would take the Lombardi trophy away from P’burgh, or anyone else. You all did see that the Niners signed another FA today, Eric Green from the Cardinals. Got beat out by D.R. Cromartie, but that’s OK. Green is a young guy and actually IMO, a pretty good insurance policy with the age of Walt Harris, and S. Spencer coming off season ending surgery last year.

Comment on Niners Management Team by Swissard

Swissard — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:45:25 +0000

I have to agree with you (and nearly everyone else) re: Scot Mc’s GM skills and the aftermath of the Warner “date”. But about that Warner event – I would submit – for your consideration – that it seemed more like an Eddie D type of move and maybe it came from Eddie’s nephew Jed. We might consider it a bit a shot across the bow to the rest of the NFL that Jed is taking a more of DeBartolo approach (aggressive and with an eye to winning) rather than a York approach (oooo don’t spend money.) Sort term it may seem bad but the first step has been taken in saying “we’re back – or will be”. Look for an experienced NFL type to appear on the scene within the next 12 months or so.

Comment on Niners Management Team by Dave

Dave — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:55:55 +0000

Why exactly is the Lombardi Trophy safe in Pittsburgh? It barely got there but for a missed call by the officials in the final seconds and that to a team dubbed ‘the worst playoff team in NFL history’ by some SI writers.

I’m not jumping on the ‘beat up the 9ers brass band wagon’. I don’t think Scott meant ‘win-win’. I think he meant that they had nothing to lose by going after Warner. And they didn’t. Of course they were both being played and playing or testing Arizona’s ownership group. Happens all the time. What kills me is the amount of negative press they are generating for trying for Warner. Trotter calls this strategy ‘throwing feathers in the wind’. Oh really? How about taking a hall of fame qb from your arch rival who also happens to have a sweet, accurate arm that would force teams to respect your pass game so your run game is more effective. If that’s ‘feathers in the wind’ then what the hell is strategy?

And how about that ‘flagship’ radio station? KNBRs Ralph Barbieri is a piece of work. He goes after Parag relentlessly and expects the 49ers to expose their decision making processes as if any NFL franchise would do this publicly. Why doesn’t Ralph ask Parcells or Belichik to do this and see what they would say. Parag does a great job with the salary cap.

On another front, why not get a psychologist in for a brief tit a tat with kids who are about to command huge amounts of money. SI’s Ross Tucker had a great article on this very point. Just have a peek at Lynch’s endeavors in LA and Buffalo of late. The man hit a Canadian women and drove away and then got pulled over in LA because the police smelled Marijuana in his car and had an automatic weapon. I’ve lived in LA. It’s harder to get caught for marijuana than it is to find the beach.

What gives here? Why all the negative stuff? The Niners were absolutely levelled for being cheap just a few yrs ago and now, Jed is spending too much ineffectively? They were 7-9 last yr with a good run and you’d think they went 0-16.

Comment on Niners Management Team by qbn49er

qbn49er — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:48:40 +0000

I think everyone is making too much of a big deal over all this.They brought in warrner so what,give the team a chance.Let’s see what our coach can do with a full season.

Comment on Kurt Warner in the ‘hood ? by Aznaizzy

Aznaizzy — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:41:26 +0000

Well welcome to the big leagues boys. Shaun Hill getting no respect or assurance he is their starting QB. Singletary checking the free agent waters for players that one would never think would fit their offensive bill, and Kurt Warner entertaining playing for the West coast rival 49er’s. Wow what a crazy world we are living in. The entertaining aspect of this is, we are talking millions and millions of dollars, especially in this economic down turn, and something that will most likely never happen.

Guess you can’t blame the Niner’s for looking and checking out the free agent market can we? If Warner would go the Niner’s that could make them legit NFC West contenders, especially with the loss of Warner from the Cardinals. That being said, maybe Matt Leinart will then become a legitimate NFL QB and the Cardinals can afford to lose Warner? I really don’t think so and I believe the Cardinals will realize how bad they need Warner and will come to terms with him.

So everyone relax and enjoy the entertainment, because at the end of the day Shaun Hill will be the starting QB and so will Kurt Warner, both for their respective teams in San Francisco and Phoenix……..

Comment on Tully Banta-Bust by hookedonniners

hookedonniners — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:58:16 +0000

Yeah, you’re right…..must have had a senior moment when I said 20 out of 22. The Patriots have drafted very well over the years, but clearly have benfitted from FA’gency. The Niners really have not drafted well, especially on defense as you do adroitly point out. Willis is obviously superb and Haralson was a very nice get. Lawson, for a first rounder, has been pretty underwelming to me. But he has been hurt a lot, so maybe he will emerge as the pass rushing force they imagined when they picked him. McDonald shows some flashes in 2008, but just seems to get easily handled by most OT’s he plays against.

Comment on Heaven help Gore getting hurt! by hookedonniners

hookedonniners — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:15:19 +0000

Thanks for the comments…..the Robinson “one” is spot on. I too like Clayton, especially after last year’s pre-sesaon, but one wonders why the Niners have basically cut him twice? I think Foster still has something left in the tank, and is a very savy and relaible NFL vet. I, for one, was sorry to see him go. I can’t see the Niners going into ‘09 with just the Gore/Clayton tandem. Hopefully a FA, or solid draftee, will emerge.

Comment on Heaven help Gore getting hurt! by Danno

Danno — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:54:22 +0000

Disagree regarding Foster’s legs. He averaged 3.1 per carry last year and looks like he has lost his shake and bake ability. Clayton is a good replacement for Foster if that’s all you’re looking for but they need a long term upgrade. I like Moreno if he slips to the second round. Also, although I like Michael Robinson, can we please admit that he is not a viable running back option. Special team player at best.